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    The 9 best things to watch this weekend, from the 'Mad Max: Fury Road' prequel to every 'Alien' movie

    By Caralynn Matassa,

    2024-08-16
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    • Shows like "Emily in Paris" and "Bel-Air" returned for new seasons this week.
    • Two theatrical releases from this year are now streaming.
    • True crime fans can watch a new Laci Peterson docuseries on Netflix.

    There's a wide variety of movies and shows available to stream this weekend.

    On the TV front, series like "Emily in Paris" and "Bel-Air" are both back and premiering new episodes. If you're looking for non-fiction, "American Murder: Laci Peterson" and "Chimp Crazy" are out now.

    There are two picks worth highlighting for action movies: "Furiosa," which has come to Max after premiering in theaters, and the streaming-only movie "Jackpot!" starring John Cena and Awkwafina.

    Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

    If you want action-adventure, "Furiosa" is now streaming.
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    Anya Taylor-Joy in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

    The "Mad Max: Fury Road" prequel stars Chris Hemsworth as the villain Dementus and Anya Taylor-Joy as the younger version of Charlize Theron's character.

    If you skipped out on seeing it in theaters (which, let's be honest, you probably did, based on its box-office performance ), now's your chance.

    Streaming on: Max

    Or for action-comedy, watch "Jackpot!"
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    John Cena and Awkwafina in "Jackpot!"

    The new action comedy (from "Bridesmaids" director Paul Feig ) stars Awkwafina as a struggling actress who wins the lottery in near-future Los Angeles. The only problem? It's legal for losers to kill the winner before sundown that day and claim their winnings.

    John Cena costars as an "amateur lottery protection agent" who's tasked with keeping her alive in exchange for some of the money.

    Streaming on: Prime Video

    For horror fans, there's "Immaculate."
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    Sydney Sweeney in "Immaculate."

    This has been one of my top horror movies of the year so far. Sydney Sweeney stars as a young nun at a creepy Italian convent in a far departure from "Anyone But You."

    Come for the eerie vibes, stay for the absolutely bonkers ending scene .

    Streaming on: Hulu

    True crime fans can check out "American Murder: Laci Peterson."
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    A memorial in honor of Laci Peterson.

    The three-episode docuseries (from acclaimed true-crime director Skye Borgman) examines the disturbing case of Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant with her first child when she was killed. Her husband Scott Peterson , who later confessed to having an affair, was eventually convicted of her brutal murder. (Peterson is currently attempting to prove his innocence and have his conviction overturned.)

    Streaming on: Netflix

    "Emily in Paris" is back for a new season.
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    Lily Collins in "Emily in Paris."

    The frothy Netflix hit, starring Lily Collins as American transplant Emily Cooper, returns for its fourth season.

    Streaming on: Netflix

    So is "Bel-Air."
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    "Bel-Air."

    The dramatic reimagining of the beloved Will Smith sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (which, reminder, was inspired by a viral fan-made video uploaded to YouTube back in 2019) returns for its third season.

    Streaming on: Peacock

    If you're looking for dark comedy, tune into "Bad Monkey."
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    Vince Vaughn in "Bad Monkey."

    Vince Vaughn plays Andrew Yancy, a former Miami detective turned restaurant health inspector. The show was developed by "Ted Lasso" co-creator Bill Lawrence, and adapted from the book of the same name by Carl Hiaasen.

    Streaming on: Apple TV+

    For a wild true story, check out "Chimp Crazy."
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    Tonia Haddix with her chimp Tonka in "Chimp Crazy."

    "Tiger King" director Eric Goode returns with this four-part new docuseries about a nurse-turned-exotic animal broker who called herself the "Dolly Parton of chimps."

    Streaming on: Max

    All the "Alien" movies are streaming on Hulu.
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    Sigourney Weaver in "Alien."

    You can catch up on every movie in the "Alien" franchise before you see the latest, "Alien: Romulus," in theaters.

    Conveniently, all six of them — the original " Alien," "Aliens," "Alien 3," "Alien Resurrection," "Prometheus," and "Alien: Covenant" — are on the same streamer.

    Streaming on: Hulu

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